Gleaton was a two time North Carolina state champion and a National High School Coaches Association All-American. Gleaton was also a two-time regional champion and won most outstanding wrestler nine times in his four years.

Demetreus Kostis - Boone, N.C. - Watauga High School - proj. 133/141

Kostis, a local native, will look to follow in his brother’s footstep at Appalachian. Kostis older brother Savva Kostis is tied for 10th in Appalachian’s history with 82 career wins. Kostis leaves Watauga High School as a 4A state champion at the 132-pound weight class. He was named all-conference four years and was a four-time conference champion.

Beau Minnick - Clyde, Ohio - Clyde High School - proj. 149

Minnick was a four-time state qualifier with his best finish in his senior season where he placed second. He was a four-time conference champion and a four-time junior national team member. He was also named NHSCA All-American. He had a combined high school record of 173-23.

Trey Smith - Grundy, Va. - Grundy High School - 141/149

Smith was a two-time state champion at Grundy High School. In his senior season, he helped his team earn a team title. He sports a 144-11 high school record and has a 4.0 grade point average.